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USAJOBS · 4 weeks ago

Assistant General Counsel (Employment and Labor)

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$168K/yr - $195K/yr

4+ years exp

USAJOBS is seeking an Assistant General Counsel specializing in Employment and Labor law. This role involves providing legal counsel on complex employment and labor law issues, managing litigation, and advising senior officials on sensitive matters.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Providing legal counsel to Agency elements on the complex aspects of employment and labor law, particularly EEO law

Provides oral and written advice and technical legal guidance to key senior officials concerning all aspects of federal employment law, including adverse actions, performance management, and EEO issues

Represents the agency in appeals to the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), complaints filed with the agency's Office of Civil Rights and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), at arbitration proceedings, complaints before the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA), and before other administrative tribunals

As necessary, the incumbent represents the agency in the Federal District Court by participating in the conduct of trials to include the full range of responsibilities attendant thereto, including assuming the position of trial attorney

Renders legal opinions in matters of legal rights and obligations based upon statutes, regulations, and court and administrative decisions

Provides assistance to Assistant United States Attorneys in litigation in the U.S. courts. Reviews and analyzes facts and develops evidence during the preparation of cases; participates in pretrial conferences; selects and interviews appropriate witnesses, preparing them to give testimony; and suggests questions to be asked in cross-examination

Provides legal advice and support of the offices within the Agency. This includes the operational aspects of the programs and other activities in the assigned offices

Interprets and, as appropriate, apprises agency management of developments in EEO, labor, and employment law policies or procedures as reflected in statutes, regulations, or case law

Qualification

Federal employment lawFederal labor lawLitigation experienceActive bar membershipEEO law knowledgeCollective bargainingFOIA mattersClient relationsCustomer service orientationTeam collaborationCreative problem solving

Required

Applicants must be a graduate of an accredited law school with an LL.B. or J.D

You must be a U.S Citizen or U.S. National

This is a sensitive or national security position. If selected, this position requires the completion of the SF-86

Suitability Determination: If selected, you will be subject to a background investigation to establish your suitability for federal employment

New appointees to the Excepted Service must serve a two-year trial period

If selected for this vacancy, you will be required to file the OGE Form 450 (Confidential Financial Disclosure Report)

The full performance grade level for this position is GS-15

If you are a male applicant, born after 12/31/59, you are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act

Must provide proof of active bar membership

Unofficial transcripts are required at the time of application

Applicants must complete online questionnaire

To qualify for the GS-15, you should have four (4) or more years of post-J.D. legal experience, at least one (1) of which were specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-14 grade level or higher

Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the GS-14 or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector

Significant knowledge of federal employment Law, including federal employee relations (Title V) and EEO (Title VII)

Significant knowledge of federal labor law and procedures

Ability to handle all aspects of representing an Agency in federal litigation (administrative and/or court proceedings), including experience serving as lead attorney (or equivalent) in administrative or judicial hearings

Significant experience with litigation, including handling witness preparation, depositions, and discovery; preparing affidavits; developing trial strategies; conducting direct and cross examination; and aspects of motion practice

Significant experience advising or representing an agency in collective bargaining and all matters related to federal labor relations

Proven ability to manage complex legal tasks, including litigation, independently or with minimal supervision

Ability to relate well to clients and work collaboratively in a fast paced legal environment

A customer-service oriented approach to legal practice

Ability to think outside of the box on legal questions

Ability and willingness to lead legal tasks and take on new tasks and responsibilities

Experience with advising on FOIA matters, including those relating to litigation

Experience with federal ethics law and regulations

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

The recruitment incentive is only available to newly appointed employees to the federal government or previous employees who have had a break in federal service for at least 90 days.